Solve for X: √2 × √3 = x/√6 Radical Equation

Radical Equations with Product Simplification

Solve the following equation:

23=x6 \sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{3}=\frac{x}{\sqrt{6}}

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00:00 Determine X
00:03 When multiplying the square root of a number (A) by the square root of another number (B)
00:06 The result equals the square root of their product (A times B)
00:10 Apply this formula to our problem and calculate the multiplication
00:18 Multiply by the denominator in order to eliminate the fraction
00:26 Apply the formula again and calculate the multiplication
00:34 Any number multiplied by itself is essentially squared
00:37 The square root of any number (A) squared cancels out the square
00:40 This is the solution

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Understand the problem

Solve the following equation:

23=x6 \sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{3}=\frac{x}{\sqrt{6}}

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Step-by-step solution

Examine the following two laws of exponents:

a. Definition of root as an exponent:

an=a1n \sqrt[n]{a}=a^{\frac{1}{n}}

b. The law of exponents for an exponent applied to terms in parentheses:

(ab)n=anbn (a\cdot b)^n=a^n\cdot b^n

Note:

By combining these two laws of exponents mentioned in a (in the first and third steps ahead) and b (in the second step ahead), we can obtain a new rule:

abn=(ab)1n=a1nb1n=anbnabn=anbn \sqrt[n]{a\cdot b}=\\ (a\cdot b)^{\frac{1}{n}}=\\ a^{\frac{1}{n}}\cdot b^{\frac{1}{n}}=\\ \sqrt[n]{a}\cdot \sqrt[n]{ b}\\ \downarrow\\ \boxed{\sqrt[n]{a\cdot b}=\sqrt[n]{a}\cdot \sqrt[n]{ b}}

And specifically for the fourth root we obtain the following:

ab=ab \boxed{ \sqrt{a\cdot b}=\sqrt{a}\cdot \sqrt{ b}}

Therefore, we will proceed with solving the problem as follows:

x6=23 \frac{x}{\sqrt{6}} = \sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{3}

First, we'll eliminate the fraction line, which we'll achieve by multiplying both sides of the equation by the common denominator which is- 6 \sqrt{6} :

x6=23/6x=236 \frac{x}{\sqrt{6}} = \sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{3} \hspace{6pt}\text{/}\cdot\sqrt{6}\\ x=\sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{3}\cdot \sqrt{6}

Let's continue to simplify the expression on the left side of the equation, using the following rule :

(which of course also applies to multiplication between numbers under a root), next we'll perform the multiplication under the root:

x=236x=236x=36x=6 x=\sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{3}\cdot\sqrt{6} \\ x=\sqrt{2\cdot3\cdot6} \\ x=\sqrt{36}\\ \boxed{x=6}

In the final step, we used the known fourth root of the number 36,

Let's summarize the solution of the equation:

x6=23/6x=236x=36x=6 \frac{x}{\sqrt{6}} = \sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{3} \hspace{6pt}\text{/}\cdot\sqrt{6}\\ x=\sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{3}\cdot \sqrt{6} \\ x=\sqrt{36}\\ \boxed{x=6}

Therefore, the correct answer is answer a.

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Final Answer

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Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Product Rule: Combine radicals using ab=ab \sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b}
  • Technique: Multiply both sides by 6 \sqrt{6} to eliminate denominator
  • Check: Verify 66=23 \frac{6}{\sqrt{6}} = \sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{3} gives 6=6 \sqrt{6} = \sqrt{6}

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Incorrectly combining radicals in denominators
    Don't try to combine 23 \sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{3} with 6 \sqrt{6} in the denominator = confusion and wrong setup! This leads to algebraic errors and incorrect solutions. Always clear the denominator first by multiplying both sides, then apply the radical product rule.

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FAQ

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Why can I multiply 23 \sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{3} to get 6 \sqrt{6} ?

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This uses the radical product rule: ab=ab \sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b} . So 23=23=6 \sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{3} = \sqrt{2 \cdot 3} = \sqrt{6} !

How do I get rid of the fraction with a radical in the denominator?

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Multiply both sides by the denominator 6 \sqrt{6} . This eliminates the fraction: x66=x \frac{x}{\sqrt{6}} \cdot \sqrt{6} = x .

Why does 236=36 \sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{6} = \sqrt{36} ?

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You can multiply all three radicals together: 236=236=36=6 \sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{6} = \sqrt{2 \cdot 3 \cdot 6} = \sqrt{36} = 6 .

What if I don't remember that 36=6 \sqrt{36} = 6 ?

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Think: what number times itself equals 36? 6×6=36 6 \times 6 = 36 , so 36=6 \sqrt{36} = 6 . You can also factor: 36=62 36 = 6^2 .

Can I solve this problem a different way?

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Yes! You could first simplify the right side to get x6=6 \frac{x}{\sqrt{6}} = \sqrt{6} , then multiply both sides by 6 \sqrt{6} to get x=6 x = 6 .

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